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lightship

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English

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a lightship moored in Harwich Harbour

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Etymology

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From light (noun) +‎ ship (noun). Cognate with Middle Low German lüchteschip (lightship), Dutch lichtschip (lightship).

Noun

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lightship (plural lightships)

  1. (nautical) A ship riding at anchor and displaying a light for the guidance of sailors, in a position where a fixed lighthouse structure would be impracticable.
    Hypernyms: ship, vessel; light; aid
    Coordinate terms: light buoy, lighthouse
    Near-synonyms: lightvessel (usually synonymous), lightboat

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See also

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  • lighter (boat for offloading, transfer, etc)